Mining Incidents

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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
Classifications
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September 24, 1998 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Jet Coal Company Incorporated · Struck by flying object

MINER HELPER WAS BUSTING A PIECE OF ROCK THAT WAS ON THE MINER. A CHIP HIT THE MINER OPERATOR IN THE RT EYE.

September 20, 1988 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Southern Hills Mining Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I,NAME WAS JACKING UP MANTRIP WITH A LONG 3/4 RATCHET IT SLIPPED OUT AND HIT HIM IN THE MOUTH ANDLEFT JAW.

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